SAFE
Echium Oil
Echium plantagineum seed oil
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Essential Fatty Acids
PubMed Studies
11
About
Echium oil provides stearidonic acid (SDA) and GLA in a unique combination. Used for cardiovascular health and inflammation support.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Incorporated into cell membrane phospholipids altering membrane fluidity and lipid raft composition. Serve as precursors to specialised pro-resolving mediators (resolvins, protectins) that actively resolve inflammation. Activate PPAR nuclear receptors for metabolic gene transcription.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally safe. Limited long-term human data. Anticoagulant interaction at high doses.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not a beneficial physiological effect as required by the Regulation.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not a beneficial physiological effect as required by the Regulation.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Echium plantagineum seed oil